Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.1 ft on Sep 19, 2004 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on May 5, 2013 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Nov 18, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 2 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. WATER WILL DRAIN INTO TANASEE CREEK RESERVOIR. ROCK BRIDGE GAGE IS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY OF ROCK BRIDGE. THE ROCK BRIDGE SCHOOL IS 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE GAGE AND IS LOCATED ALONG STICKENS CREEK. HIGHWAY 281 RUNS NORTH-SOUTH THRU ROCK BRIDGE. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | WATER WILL APPROACH CANADA ROAD AND SR 1140 |
| 11.0 ft | CANADA RD AND SR 1140 WILL BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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